zonealarm virus warning: fake or not? -> NOT

"Security Alert: The Win32.Sality Virus disables antivirus and is spreading fast. The new ZoneAlarm Free Firewall has real-time threat data to protect against Sality and 1000's of new attacks every day. Get your FREE update now for better protection"

I have got this popup twice today. Is this real? I dont have ZoneAlarm antivirus. Only the firewall

edit: I tryed to check for updates from control center and I got that same pop-up window. It still feels a little suspicious for me.

Re: zonealarm virus warning: fake or not?

Yes, apparently ZA free target the user at each boot or check for updates with adverts and offers to upgrade. If you do not want to upgrade to a retail version or latest free (if you are on an old version) just ignore it.

Re: zonealarm virus warning: fake or not?

be careful, be very careful.
i am no expert, i recieved this this morning.
i cannot close the box other than download or delay.
i checked it in task manager and it is connected to zlclient.exe process.
i ran a search for zlclient and found 2 files

Re: zonealarm virus warning: fake or not? -> NOT

Re: zonealarm virus warning: fake or not? -> NOT

Please read carefully the notice, if it refers to ZAfree than its an offer to update to the latest ZAfree. If you have already installed the latest version of ZAfree then its an offer to upgrade to a retail version.

Re: zonealarm virus warning: fake or not? -> NOT

I am concerned, because I could not find instructions how to install the new version. I have made download on very slow connection, 44+Mb of new ZoneAlarm Free, but see no installer file anywhere. I remember this was needed in previous times? (Forgive me, please, because I am unwell and easily confused, but do not want to make any mistake with this.)

Also, to me it did seem the pop-up about the sality virus was urging quick action, like 'do it NOW, hurry' (but ofcourse it didn't say those words). Am I wrong? Because, when searching for details, I am seeing that this version [zaSetup_92_057_000_en] is beta release. Is that correct? I usually try to avoid beta releases since I am not skilled with these things, and would just make more troubles for myself and others with it, I think (smile).

Re: zonealarm virus warning: fake or not? -> NOT

Originally Posted by Orana

I am concerned, because I could not find instructions how to install the new version. I have made download on very slow connection, 44+Mb of new ZoneAlarm Free, but see no installer file anywhere. I remember this was needed in previous times? (Forgive me, please, because I am unwell and easily confused, but do not want to make any mistake with this.)

Also, to me it did seem the pop-up about the sality virus was urging quick action, like 'do it NOW, hurry' (but ofcourse it didn't say those words). Am I wrong? Because, when searching for details, I am seeing that this version [zaSetup_92_057_000_en] is beta release. Is that correct? I usually try to avoid beta releases since I am not skilled with these things, and would just make more troubles for myself and others with it, I think (smile).

I appreciate your reply to my questions.

Kind regards from Orana

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Re: zonealarm virus warning: fake or not? -> NOT

Thank you GeorgeV, so much for your reply, so quickly! I have copied all your good advice to my computer for instruction.

I am troubled still by a few things:

Where I downloaded, the information show that [zaSetup_92_057_000_en.exe] is free version. The numbers are little bit different configuration in your reply, but still the same numbers. So, I have the correct file, yes? It is 45,801 Kb.

Still now I am worried because for my download I use Get Right. My dialup connection is very slow, and it stops frequently. I have often "the server severed the connection" messages. Will my file not be good? (I do not know how I can download without Get Right)

Also, my last ZA Free [zaZA_Setup_en (version 8.0.65.0)] was 27,121 Kb. I had the installer file [zaSetup_en] 261 Kb for that one. However, I can not find the installer, or setup file for this new one. Can you help me to find where I can download this one?

Last question: Can the [zaclient91_user_manual] be useful for users of ZA free? Or is purchased version too different? I am much in need of some "education" and guideline with all this (oh, my)(smile).